Category: Featured

Standing Up to Bullying among Seafarers

Standing Up to Bullying among Seafarers https://youtu.be/QTda3OApLo4 Aside from the big demand for seafarers to be always focused and alert, they also face harassment and bullying by their fellows. But they can protect themselves and still keep their jobs. In this episode of Bantay OCW’s Seafarer’s Hour, and in connection with the upcoming National Seafarers’ […]

How trauma affects people, and what can we do to help them?

How trauma affects people, and what can we do to help them? https://youtu.be/E8Z9pir1NKs How deeply can a traumatic event affect a person? If you asked someone you know, or even a random stranger, the chances are their answers would vary. Rightfully so one person’s trauma can differ from another’s.  So how harmful can the effects […]

How Pure Worship is Shaping Lives

How Pure Worship is Shaping Lives https://youtu.be/-nkWonBZcz4 As the final day of the Regional Convention at the SMX Convention Center draws to a close, convention delegates bid farewell to a three-day program that emphasized the value of pure worship and how maintaining it can bring peace of mind and hope for a brighter future. But […]

Differences between Psychologist and Psychiatrist

Differences between Psychologist and Psychiatrist https://youtu.be/IHGA5SCt24o Who should one turn to if they need help in dealing with their mental health, a psychologist or a psychiatrist? Why is it important to distinguish one from the other? Join Ms. Susan K. and Bantay OCW’s resident psychologist Dr. Rommel Agbayani as they discuss the differences between a […]

Pure Worship—How It Moves Us to Act

Pure Worship—How It Moves Us to Act https://youtu.be/DdyiL6PoliA This year’s Regional Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses is another big success. As of Sunday morning, over 13,000 people have attended—and the talks and videos continue to inspire and uplift. But how do you organize something this massive? What steps are taken to keep everyone safe? And what […]

Jehovah’s Witness Regional Convention 2025: “Pure Worship, Facts & Practices.”

Jehovah’s Witness Regional Convention 2025: “Pure Worship, Facts & Practices.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isWNRhIM8Rw Every year, Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide, gather for their Regional Convention, an event focused on strengthening spiritual values. This year’s theme is “Pure Worship.” But what is pure worship? How can one pursue it? And what can attendees expect from the program?  Find out as […]

“Hindi Habambuhay nasa Abroad Ka.”

“Hindi Habambuhay nasa Abroad Ka” https://youtu.be/VAcMlBrUWOs Mula sa sakripisyo, hirap, hanggang sa tagumpay — hindi nauubos ang mga kwento ng OFWs na humakbang lampas sa inaakala para maabot ang kanilang mga pangarap. Hanggang ngayon, patuloy silang nagbibigay-inspirasyon. Samahan sina dating OWWA Administrator Dr. Carmelita Dimzon, Chef Rue Ribon at Elaine Figueroa ng Maker and Made […]

18 OFWs Repatriated Safely Amid Middle East Conflict

18 OFWs Repatriated Safely Amid Middle East Conflict Pasay City, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) have successfully repatriated 18 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The group arrived safely at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on […]

DMW, PH Embassy in Tel Aviv Mobilize Relief for OFWs Affected by Iranian Strike

DMW, PH Embassy in Tel Aviv Mobilize Relief for OFWs Affected by Iranian Strike Tel Aviv, Israel — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), in coordination with the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv, has mobilized urgent relief efforts and assistance for 14 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by an Iranian missile strike that hit a […]